HIV is now in its fourth decade since it was first diagnosed. There have been major milestones in HIV prevention, treatment, care of support, but there remain a number of challenges, a UN Human rights council panel has heard.

People living with HIV still face restrictions on entry, stay and residence in many countries.

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Discriminatory laws increase HIV vulnerability

For the first time ever the United Nations Human Rights Council held a panel on HIV and human rights to “give voice to people living with and affected by HIV”. The panel heard that stigma, discrimination and the lack of respect for human rights is fuelling vulnerability to HIV.